“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

A Vision To Bless!

“As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” 
Zechariah 8:13 (NIV)

This week our prayer focus will be on not only knowing the blessings which come from God, but on learning to bless others with all that God pours into our life.  When we turn to God and find Jesus has removed the curse of sin which was upon our life, He prepares us to bless others.  From the beginning of time, God has called people to Himself in order to bless the world through those who are His.  As you pray this week, ask God to help you grasp the riches of His blessings in your life which exceed the materialistic focus of this world.  Pray that you would choose to bless people according to the goodness of God rather than according to your own ability.  Pray that God would turn the curses of this world against you into a blessing to the world through you.  Pray for a growing understanding and practice of how God wants you to bless others. 

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 

Please pray each day for God to help you live a life which blesses others with the blessings you have received from God.

Sunday: Pray for your church staff, the preaching and teaching that takes place, the church leadership, the volunteers that are helping in so many areas, the spiritual and financial health of the congregation, and the work of the missions ministry of the church.  Pray for me (Tom Lemler) and the work of Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Bless One Another.  Pray that your life would bless others rather than curse them.  Pray for the wisdom needed to bless everyone that you encounter.  Pray that the people around you would know the blessings of God through you.  “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin.”  Deuteronomy 27:12 (NIV)

Tuesday: Bless Your Family.  Pray that your desire and practice of blessing others would begin at home.  Pray that you would live in such a way that your family is blessed by your presence.  Pray about how God would have you be an example to others so they would know how to bless their family.  “Then all the people left, each for his own home, and David returned home to bless his family.”  1 Chronicles 16:43 (NIV)

Wednesday: Bless By Praying.  Ask God to help your prayer life be a blessing to others.  Pray that your conversations with God would lead not only to His blessings upon others, but that your prayers would teach you to bless others.  “The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place.” 2 Chronicles 30:27 (NIV)

Thursday: Bless In the Name of the Lord.  Pray that your every step would be taken in the name of the Lord.  Pray that your walk with God would lead you to bless others in His name.  Pray for wisdom in the ways you represent Jesus and the blessings He wants others to receive through you.  “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.  From the house of the LORD we bless you.”  Psalm 118:26 (NIV)

Friday: Bless By Providing.  Pray that you would acknowledge the abundant provisions God has made available in your life to bless others even as He blesses you.  Pray with thanksgiving for those whom God uses to satisfy you in times of need.  Pray for eyes which notice the needs of others as you seek to bless them.  “I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor will I satisfy with food.” Psalm 132:15 (NIV)

Saturday:  Bless Those Who Persecute.  Pray that you would have the wisdom and strength necessary to respond with blessing to those who persecute you.  Pray that your response to others would be based on God’s blessings toward you rather than on their attitude about you.  Pray that those who are opposed to Christ would be softened in their heart as you bless them according to God’s goodness.  “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”  Romans 12:14 (NIV)